Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
Mt Rainier Nordic Patrol
Observation Date:
January 1, 2022
Submitted:
January 2, 2022
Zone or Region:
West South
Activity:
XC Skiing/Snowshoeing
Location:
Reflection Lakes, Valley Road, Mazama Ridge, Pan Face, Pan Point

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Paradise is loaded with tons of new snow. Trees are coated in sheltered areas and rimed on ridgetops. New snow was heavier/wetter than previous rounds. Minor shallow point releases on solar aspects which absorbed more of Saturday's solar radiation. More wind-affected snow on Mazama ridge and Pan Face. Found heavily wind affected snow on Pan Point, highest point of travel.

Surface hoar seen forming on all aspects, which raises the question of how this will bond with the incoming snow.

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